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Electromagnetic Spectrum
Review wave theory. Notes on electromagnetic waves, EM spectrum, work on a worksheet about the EM spectrum. Rewatch the previewed Nova clip on cosmic microwave background radiation. Students are asked to write paragraphs explaining how scientists learn about the first light of the Big Bang by studying background radiation, and utilizing certain vocab terms (EM wave, EM spectrum, wavelength, Big Bang, etc.)

Light
Notes on light emission. Students illustrate and concept map the relationship between electron "jump" and color. Students conduct a flame test lab and must explain how light color can be used to deduce the elemental composition of a star.